Austria Tax Calculator (2026)
Income tax rates and take-home pay for Austria
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Austria Income Tax Brackets (2026)
| Bracket | Income Range | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Tax-free threshold | €0 - €13,539 | 0.0% |
| First bracket | €13,539 - €21,992 | 20.0% |
| Second bracket | €21,992 - €36,458 | 30.0% |
| Third bracket | €36,458 - €70,365 | 40.0% |
| Fourth bracket | €70,365 - €104,859 | 48.0% |
| Fifth bracket | €104,859 - €1,000,000 | 50.0% |
| Top bracket | €1,000,000+ | 55.0% |
Tax credit: €496
Sickness insurance (employee)
| Bracket | Income Range | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Sickness employee rate | €0 - €83,160 | 3.9% |
Capped at €3,219 per year
Unemployment insurance (employee)
| Bracket | Income Range | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Unemployment employee rate | €0 - €83,160 | 2.9% |
Capped at €2,453 per year
Pension insurance (employee)
| Bracket | Income Range | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Pension employee rate | €0 - €83,160 | 10.3% |
Capped at €8,524 per year
Miscellaneous insurance (employee)
| Bracket | Income Range | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous employee rate | €0 - €83,160 | 1.0% |
Capped at €832 per year
Key Facts
Tax Year
2026
Currency
EUR
Top Rate
55.0%
Brackets
7 brackets
Tax Credit
€496
Social Contributions
4 items
Assumptions
- · Model assumes a single, resident employee with no dependents, age 35, employed full-year.
- · Social security contributions are pre-tax deductible and calculated on gross income up to the monthly assessment basis of EUR 6,930 (annual EUR 83,160).
- · Special payments (13th/14th month salaries) use a reduced social security rate of 17.07% employee and 20.48% employer on a max annual basis of EUR 13,860.
- · Standard employment expense allowance of EUR 132 is included as an income-based deduction.
- · Transportation tax credit (EUR 496) is used as a representative annual credit; commuting expense deductions are modeled as a percentage-based allowance in lieu of detailed distance-based calculation.
- · Family bonus plus, sole earner credits, and child-related credits are excluded as the default person has no dependents.
- · Extraordinary expense deductions are excluded for a salary-comparison model.
- · Church tax and voluntary insurance options are excluded.
- · Employer-side contributions (Family Burdens Equalisation Levy, municipal payroll tax, public transportation levy, Chamber of Commerce contribution, mandatory employee pension fund contribution) are excluded as employer-only charges.
- · No local/municipal income taxes apply in Austria.
- · VAT, property taxes, stamp duty, and other non-income taxes are excluded from net salary calculation.
Frequently asked questions
How much income tax do I pay in Austria?
Austria has a progressive tax system with seven income tax brackets ranging from 0% to 55%. You pay no tax on the first EUR 13,539 of income, then the rate increases gradually: 20% on income from EUR 13,539 to EUR 21,992, 30% up to EUR 36,458, 40% up to EUR 70,365, 48% up to EUR 104,859, 50% up to EUR 1,000,000, and 55% on anything above EUR 1,000,000. The exact amount depends on your total income and which brackets you fall into.
What are social security contributions in Austria and how much do they cost?
As an employee in Austria, you contribute to four social insurance schemes: sickness insurance (3.87%), unemployment insurance (2.95%), pension insurance (10.25%), and miscellaneous insurance (1%). All of these contributions are deductible from your taxable income, which reduces your overall tax burden. These contributions are capped at an annual assessment basis of EUR 83,160, so high earners pay a maximum total of around EUR 14,027 per year across all four schemes.
Do I get any tax credits or deductions in Austria?
Yes, Austria provides a transportation tax credit of EUR 496 annually for commuting costs, and all employees receive a standard employment expense allowance of EUR 132 deducted from their income. Additionally, all social security contributions (sickness, unemployment, pension, and miscellaneous insurance) are pre-tax deductible, which significantly reduces your taxable income before calculating income tax.
Are there regional or local taxes I need to pay in Austria?
No, Austria does not have local or municipal income taxes. The income tax brackets and rates apply uniformly across the entire country, regardless of which region you live or work in, making the tax system straightforward for relocation planning.
How are 13th and 14th month bonuses taxed in Austria?
Special payments like 13th and 14th month salaries (common in Austria) are subject to a reduced social security contribution rate of 17.07% for employees and 20.48% for employers, rather than the standard rates, up to a maximum annual basis of EUR 13,860. This preferential treatment helps reduce the tax impact of these traditional bonus payments.
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